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Best Illinois Charter Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 70 charter public middle schools serving 35,529 students in Illinois.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public middle schools in Illinois are Prairie Crossing Charter School, Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk and Learn Chtr School 6 N Chicago Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Illinois charter public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Charter Public Middle Schools in Illinois (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Crossing Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1531 Jones Point Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9722
Gr: K-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2245 W Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247-8400
Gr: K-12 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Learn Chtr School 6 N Chicago Campus
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3131 Sheridan Rd
Great Lakes, IL 60088
(847) 377-0600
Gr: K-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 883-5013
Gr: K-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 W Glen Flora Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 377-0690
Gr: K-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Cambridge Lakes Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
840 Campus Dr
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 464-4300
Gr: K-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Locke A Elementary Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3141 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 265-7232
Gr: K-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #88.
Chicago Math & Sci Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7212 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-8960
Gr: 6-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5135 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 434-6355
Gr: K-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1010.
Great Lakes Academy Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8401 S Saginaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 503-3040
Gr: K-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1111.
Springfield Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2530 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3275
Gr: K-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Horizon Science Acad-belmont
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2456 N Mango Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-2702
Gr: K-10 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Cics - Avalon/south Shore
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 E 83rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 721-0858
Gr: K-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #1414.
Learn Chtr - Hunter Perkins Camp
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 W 83rd St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 488-1634
Gr: K-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Cics - Washington Pk Campus
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 E 61st St
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 347-0200
Gr: K-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #1616.
Cics - Irving Park Campus
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3820 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 433-5000
Gr: K-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2510 W Cortez St
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 455-5410
Gr: K-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Christopher House Chrt Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5235 W Belden St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 922-7542
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8914 S Buffalo Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 722-8577
Gr: K-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Cics - Basil Campus
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1816 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 778-9455
Gr: K-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1
Rank: #2121.
Kipp One Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
730 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 938-8578
Gr: K-8 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 125:1
Rank: #2222.
Acero Chtr Network - Jovita Idar
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5050 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 455-5450
Gr: K-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Acero Chtr - Spc Zizumbo Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4248 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3470
Gr: K-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2845 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 279-9826
Gr: K-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2525.
Learn Chtr - Butler
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1132 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 722-0200
Gr: K-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #2626.
Learn 10 Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1811 Morrow Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 693-5021
Gr: K-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2916 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 321-2200
Gr: K-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2828.
Intrinsic Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4540 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(708) 887-2735
Gr: 7-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2929.
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5515 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 938-8565
Gr: K-8 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 115:1
Rank: #3030.
Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4420 S Fairfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 455-5434
Gr: K-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Cics - West Belden Campus
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2245 N Mcvicker Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-9430
Gr: K-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1641 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 432-3224
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Asian Human Srvcs-passage Chrtr
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1643 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 433-3530
Gr: K-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4029 Prairie Rd
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 961-1100
Gr: K-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3535.
Rowe Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1424 N Cleaver St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 799-2730
Gr: K-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked charter public middle schools in Illinois?
The top-ranked charter public middle schools in Illinois include Prairie Crossing Charter School, Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk and Learn Chtr School 6 N Chicago Campus.
How many charter public middle schools are located in Illinois?
70 charter public middle schools are located in Illinois.
What is the racial composition of students in Illinois?
Illinois charter public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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